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Back-over prevention (rear camera)Part report

2021 Subaru Crosstrek Back-over prevention (rear camera) Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
3%of 115 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the back-over prevention of the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek, 3% of the 115 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The backup camera on my Subaru Crosstrek started to a stop working a few weeks ago. It first started to intermittently transmit a video feed that was fuzzy and the colors were completely incorrect. That started to follow with the camera not working about half the time at all on my head unit. Now it's completely not showing up at all on my head unit when I go into reverse. I live near a school and when I back out, I'm concerned that I won't be able to see a child behind my car. Same for parking garages and parallel parking. …”

NHTSA complaint #11726251, filed 2026-03

“Problem 1)Had my '21 Sport for 7 days. Started stalling few times when shifting from P to R while on a slight incline (dash lights up like in Acc mode) after driving it for about 30 min before and then turning it off to go inside of the store, etc. after about 2-5 minutes of idling, the car engine stopped like I was in auto stop, but didn’t kick back on when I shift gears to reverse or when I applied gas. But then I hit the on/off button and engine turns over just fine. …”

NHTSA complaint #11442196, filed 2021-11

“Power train automatic transmission park/neutral start interlock Reverse lights not illuminating increasing risk of collision Recall was issued not listed here WRQ-23 Recall issued 1/8/23 My issue started in 2026 off and on Why is this Recall not listed Subaru service department states not able to provide service without the recall on file Car purchased August 2025”

NHTSA complaint #11737413, filed 2026-05

Related service bulletins

Back-over prevention (rear camera): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202512%
202411%
202313%
202133%
202011%
201811%

Other parts of the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
33 complaints
Other or unknown
26 complaints
Electrical system
16 complaints
Engine
16 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
14 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
14 complaints
Lane departure
5 complaints
Brakes
4 complaints
Fuel system
4 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology